Shadforth, Australia experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records.
Shadforth, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Shadforth, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.2/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 18°C / 12°C
Feels Like 16°C / 9°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 44 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 23 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Hottest Month
23°C
February
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 3 days
Coldest Month
9°C
August
Avg High 14°C
Rain 12 days
Driest Month
3 days
January
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 15°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
July (Gusts 50)
Sea Temperature
17°C – 21°C
Warmest water: May (
20.5°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:17
Daylight 9.8h
Sunset 17:06
Live conditions —
Shadforth on the map · live conditions
Shadforth, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Shadforth
- Population
- 680
- Coordinates
- -34.96°, 117.27°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 3 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 23°C / 15°C . Feb: 23°C / 15°C . Mar: 22°C / 15°C . Apr: 19°C / 13°C . May: 17°C / 11°C . Jun: 15°C / 10°C . Jul: 14°C / 9°C . Aug: 14°C / 9°C . Sep: 15°C / 9°C . Oct: 17°C / 11°C . Nov: 18°C / 12°C . Dec: 21°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 18 mm. Feb: 20 mm. Mar: 27 mm. Apr: 43 mm. May: 46 mm. Jun: 65 mm. Jul: 80 mm. Aug: 89 mm. Sep: 56 mm. Oct: 40 mm. Nov: 26 mm. Dec: 12 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 74%. May: 74%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 68%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 26 km/h . Aug: 24 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 9h. May: 8h. Jun: 7h. Jul: 8h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 19°C . Feb: 20°C . Mar: 20°C . Apr: 20°C . May: 21°C . Jun: 20°C . Jul: 18°C . Aug: 17°C . Sep: 17°C . Oct: 18°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 19°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 3. Jun: UV 3. Jul: UV 3. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 25°C | Feb · 23°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 8°C | Aug · 9°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 109 mm | Aug · 89 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 26 km/h | Jul · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Good June
Fair July
Fair August
Fair September
Fair October
Good November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 23°C / 15°C | 22°C / 13°C | 3days (18 mm) Excellent | 11.9h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 23°C / 15°C | 22°C / 14°C | 3days (20 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 22°C / 15°C | 21°C / 14°C | 5days (27 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 72% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 13°C | 17°C / 11°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 11°C | 15°C / 8°C | 8days (46 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| June | 15°C / 10°C | 12°C / 6°C | 12days (65 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 77% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July | 14°C / 9°C | 11°C / 5°C | 14days (80 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 77% Humid | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August | 14°C / 9°C | 11°C / 5°C | 12days (89 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 76% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 15°C / 9°C | 13°C / 6°C | 10days (56 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 11°C | 15°C / 8°C | 8days (40 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.9 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 21°C / 14°C | 21°C / 12°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 12.4h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Shadforth are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Shadforth, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Shadforth is February, with average daytime highs of 23°C (73°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Shadforth is August, with average overnight lows of 9°C (47°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Shadforth is August, averaging 89mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Shadforth runs through July, June, August, September, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Shadforth.
Shadforth receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Shadforth.
The least favorable months to visit Shadforth are June, July, August, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Shadforth is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Shadforth is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 19°C (66°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Average wind speeds in Shadforth are 23 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 50 km/h / 31 mph).
Shadforth averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 60%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Shadforth is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Shadforth has a Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Shadforth ranges from 9°C (48°F) to 16°C (61°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Shadforth, with a climate score of 5.1/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Shadforth, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 15°C (58°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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